Axle load

This annex provides and overview of axle load and maximum speed on the Norwegian railway network, particularly dimensions and limitations.

Published: 10. September 2024

Superstructure class, axle load and max speed

Note that the axle load and speed limits are based on what the superstructure is designed for. The groundwork of the line and track geometry will limit both the permitted maximum speed and axle load in some locations. Therefore, there will not always be a correlation between the permitted maximum axle load/speed on any given stretch of line and the maximum axle load/speed permitted by the superstructure class on the stretch of line in question.

Map of Bane NOR's railway network in Norway, coloured according to superstructure class.

Bane NOR's railway network in Norway, coloured according to superstructure class

For further details, see Technical Regulations, Rolling stock/Supplementary information and regulations(opens in a new tab).